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Discover Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

On the outskirts of Asheville in western North Carolina, Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground is the answer when you are looking for a place to camp out and explore the wildlands of Appalachia. Between three national forests and practically surrounded by nature, Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground is a lush place to hide out and relax in solitude while remaining close to the city.

There are many different ways to camp at Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground, with rustic tent camping sites, cozy camping cottages, and premium mountaintop full hookup sites. See the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from your campervan rental while you take in the mountain air, or observe the stars while sitting around your campfire. The park is open all year round and can accommodate all sorts of travel trailers and vehicles no matter the size.

In addition to bathrooms and shower facilities, Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground has plenty of other amenities to make your trip worthwhile. A convenient campground store prevents you from having to head into town to grab supplies or food, so you can cook supper over a nice campfire. Propane, firewood, and ice are also available to guests. With dog walking areas, hiking trails, a fitness center, a recreation room, a laundromat, and stellar views, it is no wonder why Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground is one of the most popular RV parks in Asheville.

The Great Outdoors

It might be tempting to chill out at your Mama Gertie's Hideaway campsite, through you should consider exploring some of the nearby natural areas while you're here. There is nothing like the state parks and national forests of North Carolina. With an RV rental, you can take a road trip throughout the entire area, seeing the very best the Tar Heel State has to offer. Chimney Rock State Park is one of the most enticing nature spots in the region, with epic granite monoliths and an assortment of other geological features providing dreamy views of the surrounding forest. While hiking one of its many trails, you can see the famous Gneiss Cave or the towering Hickory Nut Falls.

For swimming, fishing, and boating, Lake James State Park is a lovely place to take your Asheville camper rental. Waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing are also possible on Lake James, and there are some fabulous beaches that are great for beachcombing, sunbathing, and waterfront cookouts. Miles of trails wind throughout the park giving visitors ample space to bike or hike, and there are three different camping areas amidst the old-growth forest enveloping Lake James.

Pisgah National Forest is northeast of Asheville. It is a special place, covering a wide swath of the Appalachian Mountains. Mount Pisgah is the central focal point of this enchanting forest, and around ten percent of the 500,000-acre forest is covered in old-growth woods. Hiking, camping, rock climbing, and a whole lot more are possible when you rent an RV near Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground and head to the stunning national forest. The most visited national park in the United States is found just over the border in Tennessee, bringing in over eleven million people each year. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has lots of reasons to visit, and it's home to part of the Appalachian Trail, which stretches over 2,000 miles from Maine to Georgia. Entrancing viewpoints from the peaks of these ancient mountains are best seen in autumn when the fiery foliage looks like a sea of flames surging below. Camp out beneath the stars and see why so many people head to this enchanting park in Tennessee each year.

City Sightseeing

Few cities in America inspire and impress quite like Asheville, a picturesque city that perfectly blends nature and civilization. Every street seems to have a brewery, an art gallery, a trendy boutique, a charming cafe, or some kind of unique business thanks to the quirky nature of Asheville. Nature lovers can take a stroll through the North Carolina Arboretum at the UNC-Asheville campus, and learn about thousands of species of plants that are native to the extremely biodiverse region. Lush gardens and beautiful pathways make it an excellent place to meditate or lose yourself in the beauty of nature without even leaving the city.

The Western North Carolina Nature Center focuses more on animals, like cougars, red wolves, black bears, otters, and a menagerie of other woodland creatures. The center can technically be classified as a zoo, but the animals are mostly there for rehabilitation purposes, nurtured back to health by loving experts. You can tour the facility and support the establishment and everything they do when you head into the city for the day.

The Asheville Pinball Museum is uniquely entertaining, with retro arcade machines and pinball setups that guests can observe and play on. You can spend an afternoon playing classic arcade games in the museum while sipping your favorite beverage in a casual setting.

There are countless other ways to enjoy Asheville, so book a campsite at Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground and start planning your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Renting an RV lets you enjoy the flexibility of RV travel without all the costs and maintenance of ownership. With a rental, you can book the perfect rig for any trip just like you would a car or hotel. With Outdoorsy, you rent directly from the RV owner but get the backing of programs like roadside assistance, insurance, and stellar support from real, live people 24/7.

On average, you can expect to pay between $75 and $150 per night to rent most small trailers and campervans. Larger trailers and motorhomes could cost $100 to $250 per night. Renting an RV for a longer time can be even more affordable–a week or month-long rental could average out to less than $60 per day.

Yes! Each RV owner can choose whether to offer unlimited miles on their vehicles. You’ll be able to see if unlimited mileage is an option on any listing you check out. If unlimited miles are not available, you’ll be able to see what is included with the base rate and what extra miles will cost.

Many RV owners allow pets in their rentals. Be sure to check the listing to see if it’s an option for the rig you have your eye on. You’ll be able to see if there is an extra deposit or fee for pets before you request a booking.

Having an RV delivered to your home or destination is a great way to simplify your trip. Many RV owners offer delivery and setup services, usually for an extra fee or within a certain distance of their location. Each listing shows whether or not delivery is an option.

RV rentals are available all over the country! Whether you want to pick up an RV near home to set out an epic road trip or if you want to have one ready at your destination, you can search by location for any type of rig.

Renting an RV is an affordable way to get all the benefits of RV travel without the maintenance and overhead of ownership. It’s also a great way to try out the lifestyle and different types of rigs before you take the plunge and buy your own. Already own an RV? Consider renting yours out to bring in some extra income.

Small travel trailers and campervans can usually sleep 2-4 people comfortably. Mid-size trailers and motorhomes usually sleep 4-8. Bigger rigs often sleep 6-10, some even 12!

Security, for one. Outdoorsy helps protect RV owners and renters with excellent support and insurance options, and a secure platform for listings, communication, and payments. There are plenty of other reasons though, like roadside assistance, detailed listings, and a wide variety of RVs to choose from.